2013-2016 class rules - International Hobie Class Association

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2013-2016 CLASS RULES
(Revised 1 October 2015)
INTERNATIONAL HOBIE CLASS ASSOCIATION
2013-2016 CLASS RULES
(Changes compared to the previous edition are marked with yellow)
INTRODUCTION
For some sailors, Hobie racing is about competition and the exhilaration of winning (or losing) fairly. For others, it’s the challenge, excitement, concentration and physical exertion. But for the vast
majority of Hobie sailors, it’s about fun, camaraderie, familiar places, new places, old friends and
new, and memories of fun times with people who share a love of the sport.
Like any worthwhile activity in life, there is a right way and a wrong way to participate in Hobie
sailing. The Hobie Class Rules set forth in this booklet, and the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing
(RRS) as distributed by your National Sailing Federation, are your guidelines to the right way to
race … the Hobie way.
The rules of sailing are designed to allow all of us to compete fiercely and fairly with each other on
a level sea. The rules are important for all sailors, but particularly so for one-design Hobie Cat
sailors. Each of us has a basic responsibility to be familiar with the rules. Read them, accept
them and abide by them—and we’ll all have more FUN.
Be proud of your Class! Participate and become friendly with your Hobie competitors! Share your
experiences and good times on and off the water with every new Hobie sailor you meet!
Welcome to the Hobie Way of Life! We wish you fair winds and many happy days of great sailing.
IHCA Rule Book 2013-2016 rev. 151001
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Table of Contents
INTERNATIONAL HOBIE CLASS ASSOCIATION GENERAL RULES ........................................... 4 HOBIE DRAGOON CLASS RULES ............................................................................................... 11 HOBIE WAVE CLASS RULES ....................................................................................................... 14 HOBIE 14 CLASSIC / 14 TURBO CLASS RULES ........................................................................ 16 HOBIE 16 CLASS RULES ............................................................................................................. 18 HOBIE 17 CLASS RULES ............................................................................................................. 21 HOBIE FX-ONE CLASS RULES .................................................................................................... 22 HOBIE 18 / HOBIE 18 MAGNUM / HOBIE SX-18 / HOBIE 18 FORMULA CLASS RULES .......... 24 HOBIE TIGER CLASS RULES ...................................................................................................... 28 HOBIE WILD CAT CLASS RULES ................................................................................................ 29 HOBIE 20 CLASS RULES ............................................................................................................. 30 HOBIE 21 CLASS RULES ............................................................................................................. 32 HOBIE FOX CLASS RULES .......................................................................................................... 35 Appendix A: TRAPSEAT GUIDELINES FOR THE HOBIE 16 ....................................................... 38 Appendix B: IHCA Supplement to the International Hobie Cat 16 Class Rules. ............................ 39 Appendix C: Copy of the IHCA MEASURERS ADMINISTRATION Bylaw ..................................... 41 Appendix D: Additions to all IHCA Class Racing Sailing Instructions. ........................................... 42 Appendix E: IHCA Supplement to the International Hobie Cat 16 Class Rules use of spinnaker .. 44 Appendix F: IHCA Contacts ........................................................................................................... 46 IHCA Rule Book 2013-2016 rev. 151001
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INTERNATIONAL HOBIE CLASS ASSOCIATION GENERAL RULES
These Rules apply to Hobie Classes ruled in this book including
the ISAF International Classes HOBIE Dragoon, 14 &16.
1.
2.
ONE-DESIGN CLASS RACING
The design and development of Hobie Catamarans are directed towards strict one-design
classes where the true test is between sailors
and sailing skill, and not boats. Any alterations
to the hull form, construction, equipment, spars,
sails or running rigging, as supplied by the
builder except as is specifically authorized by
these rules, are a breach of these rules, both in
spirit and in substance, and are prohibited.
they shall be held by the respective HOBIE
CAT CO.
b) In the case of a dispute alleging noncompliance with the letter of these rules, the
official drawings and specifications, the matter, together with any relevant information,
shall be referred to the IHCA Rules Committee who shall give a ruling under the provisions of General Class Rule 23.
INTENT AND OBJECTIVE
Hobie Catamarans are designed to be easy to
sail with the least amount of trouble to owners.
Boat and component changes, which have no
direct bearing upon boat speed, are the only
changes allowed. The intent and objective of the
INTERNATIONAL HOBIE CLASS ASSOCIATION (IHCA) RULES are:
c) In the case of a measurement dispute on
matters not explicitly covered by these
rules, the official drawings and specifications the following procedure shall be
adopted:
A sample of 5 other boats shall be taken by
the designated measurer and measured using identical techniques. The dimensions of
the disputed boat shall be equal to, or between the maximum and minimum dimensions obtained from these 5 boats. If the
boat in question is outside these dimensions the matter, together with any relevant
information, shall be referred to the IHCA
Chief Measurer who shall give a final ruling.
If any of the dimensions of the sample are
considered to be unusual, all relevant information shall be referred to the IHCA
Chief Measurer as well.
a) To keep each boat as equal, simple and
cost free as possible by rigidly maintaining,
without deviation, the one-design features
of the Hobie Cat for class racing.
b) To increase boat speed only through the use
of racing tactics and sailing skills
2.1
DEFINITIONS
a) The International Hobie Class Association
shall hereafter be referred to as IHCA.
4.
LOOPHOLES
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE FOUND A LOOPHOLE, READ THE PRECEDING STATEMENTS AGAIN. THESE ARE THE BASIS OF
THE RULES AND COVER ALL AREAS NOT
COVERED IN THE RULES. GENERALLY, IF
YOU CANNOT FIND IT LISTED IN THE
RULES, IT IS NOT CLASS LEGAL. IF YOU
ARE IN DOUBT, CHECK WITH THE IHCA
FIRST. APPROVAL MUST BE IN WRITING.
5.
MANUFACTURER OF HOBIE CATS
5.1
“Boats and component parts as originally manufactured by the HOBIE CAT COMPANY are the
only ones legal for class racing unless specifically permitted in these Class Rules. The manufacturing origin and trademarks of all boats shall
be readily identifiable through serial numbers,
hull numbers, sails and cast parts. Copies of
original invoices or warranty cards may be requested. Proof of origin shall be submitted to
the IHCA or its authorized representatives for
verification upon request of the jury or protest
b) Hobie Cat USA, Hobie Cat Europe and any
of their licensees that are in good standing
with their respected licensors shall hereafter
be referred to as HOBIE CAT CO.
c) International Sailing Federation shall be referred to as the ISAF.
d) The International Sailing Federation Racing
Rules shall be referred to as the RRS.
3.
MEASUREMENT
a) The IHCA and its designated measurers are
the measurement authority for the Hobie
Class under the meaning of RRS 64.3 b).
The IHCA has the right to declare ineligible
any Hobie Cat, which does not conform to
the spirit, objective and intent, as well as the
letter of these rules and the official drawings
and specifications held by the ISAF. In the
event the drawings are not held by the ISAF
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committee. Skippers or owners of boats who
have had the manufacturing origin of their boat
or component parts protested shall have a maximum of two weeks to produce acceptable proof
of origin.”
5.2
The ISAF plaques shall be permanently affixed
to the transoms for all ISAF recognized classes
built after January 1, 1990.
6.
NON HOBIE CAT COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF EQUIPMENT
Manufacturers and distributors of non-Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and
equipment for Hobie catamarans shall obtain
written approval from the IHCA prior to their
parts and equipment being designated as
“Hobie Class Legal.”
7.
DESIGN FEATURES AND APPROVED
CHANGES
Nothing may be changed or removed from any
Hobie Cat that will in any way alter the structural
integrity, design function, or built in safety features of the boat. All changes shall have prior
written approval. Provided they do not change
the basic design and configuration, approved
changes are: stronger gudgeons; stronger pigtails; larger diameter wires and running rigging;
reinforced flanges not affecting water flow. Except as allowed in these rules, any changes or
additions that in any way can be construed as
speed devices are not class legal.
8.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
8.1
Each person on board shall carry a lifesaving
device or Personal Flotation Device (PFD) approved by their country’s national authority or by
the national authority having jurisdiction. The
IHCA strongly recommends that life jackets or
PFDs be worn at all times.
8.2
A minimum* 3/8 in. (9.53 mm) diameter righting
line or webbing consisting of at least one 14 ft.
(4.27 meter) length of line or webbing, or two 8
ft. (2.44 meter) lengths of line or webbing shall
be securely attached and readily accessible
from each side of the boat. The righting lines or
webbing shall be in addition to all other required
equipment. (Unless specified differently in individual boat class rules)
* Righting water bags, shroud lengthening devices, righting pole type devices, and righting
systems other than the minimum system specified may be carried and shall be used for righting purposes only.
8.3
A paddle or equivalent is allowed and recommended but not required.
8.4
An anchor is not required.
8.5
Any additional equipment, which may be required by a government or national authority
having jurisdiction.
9.
HULLS, DECKS, AND RUDDERS
9.1
Hulls may be rubbed, waxed, sanded or buffed
in the normal process of maintenance.
9.2
No friction-reducing agents may be employed
on the hulls, rudders or boards.
9.3
Hull bottoms which wear down may be rebuilt.
Rebuilt hulls must conform with the original
shape. Templates are available from the HOBIE
CAT CO.
9.4
No portion of the deck, or deck flange where
present, shall be altered, removed, cut down, or
in any way modified except as allowed herein.
The rear transom flanges, where present, may
be notched a maximum of 2 in. (5 cm) to accept
larger gudgeons or to repair breakout at the
rudder pin. Water tight deck access portholes
may be installed.”
9.5
Hull flotation blocks as supplied by the HOBIE
CAT CO. shall not be removed or reduced in
size.
9.6
Non-skid surfaces on decks may be changed
provided the non-skid surface is at least equal in
size and location to the originally designed area.
10.
RUDDERS AND RUDDER ASSEMBLIES
10.1
HOBIE CAT CO. supplied rudder assemblies
and rudder blades shall not be modified except
for minimum filing to improve fit and function unless specifically allowed in the individual boat
rules.
10.2 Shims maybe installed between the rudder
blade and rudder housing to improve fit and
function.
10.3 Shims or bushings may be installed between
rudders pins, gudgeons, and castings to improve fit and function.
10.4 Shock cord may be tied around the rudder to
help control rudder kick up.
10.5 Rudder rake adjusters may be installed and upgraded to current HOBIE CAT CO design.
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10.6 Rudder blades may be notched on the upper
leading edge up to a maximum of 1/2 in. (12.5
mm) to correct helm.
10.7 The minimum weight of each rudder blade shall
be 3.0 lb. (1.36kg)”
10.8 Rudder pins may be changed provided the
length and diameter of replacement rudder pins
are at least the same dimensions or greater
than as supplied by HOBIE CAT COMPANY.
Pins may be made of plastic, aluminium, nylon,
composite, or stainless steel materials.
11.
12.4 A sail number assigned by Hobie Cat Company
and registered with the IHCA shall be displayed
on each side of the mainsail in accordance with
the RRS Appendix G changed as follows:
a) RRS Appendix G1.1 (c): The sail number
shall be no more than 6 digits.
TILLER ASSEMBLIES
11.1 The tiller extension may be either an extendable
or non-extendable design but shall be a single
tiller with one end connected to the crossbar in
the same location as the factory supplied tiller.
NONELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVE TILLER EXTENSIONS ARE RECOMMENDED ON ALL
BOATS WORLDWIDE.
11.2 Tiller crossbar and rudder arm connectors and
end caps may be replaced with other types that
are functionally similar.
12.
12.3 A skipper shall not change sails during a race or
regatta unless his sail has been damaged and is
no longer usable. Permission to make a sail
change must be received, in writing, from the
race committee PRIOR to the change being
made.
SAILS
12.1 Class legal sails shall be made from HOBIE
CAT CO official patterns and manufactured and
distributed by the HOBIE CAT CO or their currently licensed sail makers unless specified differently in individual boat class rules.
a) A sail may be recut slightly, provided the
overall original size and shape is not increased or altered other than by normal
stretch with aging and sail tuning.
b) Windows and telltales may be added as desired.
c) A Cunningham may be installed in any sail.
The maximum purchase shall not exceed
2:1 unless specified otherwise in the individual boat Class Rules.
12.2 Only standard battens supplied by the HOBIE
CAT CO shall be used unless specified differently in the individual boat class rules. Battens
may be custom cut and tapered as desired.
b) RRS Appendix G1.2 (b): Minimum height of
characters shall be 254 mm.
c) RRS Appendix G1.3 (d): Shall not apply.”
12.5 All mainsails shall bear the Hobie "H" registered
trademark logo, which is the class insignia.
12.6 Friction reducing devices may be applied to, or
attached to, the luff rope to help with raising and
lowering the sail.
12.7 Any grommet on a Hobie sail may be replaced
as long as it is with an equal size or larger
grommet located within 3 in. (7.6 cm) of the
original location.
12.8 Reefing is permitted and may be rigged in any
manner except in the North American Region
where the mainsail wire halyard shall not extend
below the COMPTIP.
13.
MASTS
13.1 The section of the mast extrusion shall not be
altered in any way except as provided for in
13.3.
13.2 No internal devices are allowed except as supplied.
13.3
a) A COMPTIP shall be mandatory for the
North American Region with the exception
of the Hobie Dragoon, Hobie FX-One and
Hobie Fox, which shall be raced worldwide
with an aluminium mast.
a) Any type of batten caps may be used provided they are not adjustable while sailing.
b) COMPTIP and aluminium masts shall be legal in the South America Region.
b) Two battens may be used in the bottom batten pocket of the mainsail.
c) All aluminium masts are mandatory in the
South Pacific, African, European, North Pa-
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cific and International Regions with the exception of the H-17 in Europe where
COMPTIP and ALUMINIUM masts are legal
for H-17 boats manufactured before 1 January 1995 and Hobie 17 COMPTIP masts
shall be mandatory in the South Pacific Region. Hobie Dragoons built in 2003 and prior
(as engraved on the Hobie Cat Co. plaque
affixed on the rear beam) may continue to
use the COMPTIP when racing in North
American Region.
14.
BOOMS
14.1 The section of the boom extrusion shall not be
altered in any way.
b) Any sheet or lines made in whole or part of
wire are prohibited, except as supplied by the
HOBIE CAT CO. Sheets and lines, with the exception of the spinnaker halyard systems, are
not permitted to be tapered unless allowed in
the individual boat Class Rules.
16.3 Compasses with brackets or electronic devices
that provide timing and heading memory but
which do not transmit, transfer or receive data
are permitted. The use of navigation and speed
metering equipment is illegal unless specifically
allowed in the individual boat rules or by the Notice of Race for the particular event or regatta.
14.2 Boom bales for the purpose of hanging mainsheet blocks may be added, deleted or relocated.
16.4 Main, boom and jib sheet blocks of different design or make may be used provided the purchase advantage remains equal to or less than
7:1 on the mainsheet system and 3:1 on the jib
sheet system unless specified otherwise in individual boat class rules.
16.5 Mesh and canvas trampolines manufactured by
the HOBIE CAT CO. are class legal.
15.
WIRES
a) Trampolines may be reversed end for end if
desired.
15.1 Wires as supplied by the HOBIE CAT CO. shall
not be reduced in diameter. They may be increased in size. All wires may be shortened or
lengthened with exception of bridle wires.
b) Storage pockets and flaps to prevent water
spray may be added.
c) A second set of hiking straps may be installed and altered as desired.
15.2 Shrouds and forestays shall connect to the
HOBIE CAT CO. supplied shroud adjusters. The
twist toggle shall not be removed and must be
used as supplied.
d)
15.3 An additional shroud adjuster may be added to
the forestay in lieu of changing wire length.
15.4 The clevis pin and ring on the forestay adjuster,
as provided by the HOBIE CAT CO., may be
replaced by a quick-release pin, shackle or like
equipment.
16.
EQUIPMENT
16.1 A single boom vang may be added. It may be
attached to the base of the mast and/or be
movable from side to side on the front crossbar
for use as a preventer. Vangs shall not travel on
tracks or wires, which can be fastened to both
sides of the boat simultaneously. The maximum
purchase shall not exceed 3:1.
e) A trampoline may be comprised of one to
three pieces.
16.6 Tools and personal convenience accessories
may be carried on board and may include: telltales: toolkits; non-skid: wind indicators; stow
bags; beverage coolers; food and beverages;
etc. If in doubt on any item not listed, refer to
General Class Rule 4.
16.7 Epoxy adhesive may be applied to the frame
castings for the purpose of stiffening the boat.
16.8 No swivel connectors are allowed unless supplied as original equipment or allowed in the individual boat Class Rules.
17.
16.2 Sheets and lines:
a) Any diameter and quality of sheets and lines
may be used unless prescribed otherwise in
these rules or in the individual boat class rules.
Hiking straps shall not be adjustable while
on the water.
CREW AND CREW WEIGHT
(Where Class Rules require a minimum weight)
17.1 The word "crew" includes all personnel aboard
the boat.
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17.2 The same crew shall be used throughout the
race or regatta. Crew shall not be added or removed without prior written permission from the
race committee.
17.8 For the purpose of Master and/or Grand Master
and/or Great Grand Masters and/or Double
Grand Master 100 and/or Double Great Grand
Master 120 events the following applies:
17.3 If a crew change is required due to injury or other special circumstances, the crew weight shall
not be less than the original weight and not
more than 10 lbs. (4.54 kg.) over the original
weight unless approved by the race committee.
a) The helmsperson for Master series shall be
45 years or older on 31 December of the
year the event starts. The age of crewmembers in Master series is open.
* Weights may be carried to maintain the original crew weight provided the provisions of Rule
17.4 are met.
b) The helmsperson for Grand Master series
shall be 55 years or older on 31 December
of the year the event starts. The age of
crewmembers in Grand Master series is
open.
17.4 A maximum of 50 lbs. (22.7 kg.) of permanent
dry (solid) weight may be carried on the boat to
bring crew weight up to the minimum crew
weight.
c) The helmsperson for Great Grand Master
series shall be 65 years or older on 31 December of the year the event starts. The
age of crewmembers in Great Grand Master
series is open.
If more than 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) are needed to
make minimum crew weight, an additional crew
person shall be carried.”
d) The helmsperson for Double Grand Master
series shall be 55 years or older and the
combined crew age shall not be less than
100 years on 31 December of the year the
event starts.
17.5 Minimum crew weights are based on the body
weight of the crew dressed in lightweight clothing without shoes.
a) Light weight clothing is defined as swimwear, light underwear or t-shirt (or similar)
and shorts.
e) The helmsperson for Double Great Grand
Master series shall be 65 years or older and
the combined crew age shall not be less
than 120 years on 31 December of the
year the event starts.
b) The crew shall maintain minimum crew
weight at all times. If required, the crew may
have to add weight during a regatta to maintain minimum crew weight.
18.
c) Boats and or/crew can be protested at any
time during the regatta for minimum weight
infractions.
17.6 Weights required to meet minimum crew weight
shall not be usable for any other purpose.
18.1 RRS 43.1 applies except that RRS 43.1 (b) is
changed to permit a competitor to carry maximum of 10 kg clothing and equipment.
a) Any competitor wearing such personal ballast is required to also wear a personal flotation device capable of flotation of both the
wearer and the wet clothing and equipment.
17.7 For the purpose of Youth and/or Junior Events,
the following apply unless otherwise prescribed
in the Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions:
a) Competitors for Youth series shall be under
the age of 21 years of age on 31 December
of the year the event starts.
b) Competitors for Junior series shall be under
the age of 16 years of age on 31 December
of the year the event starts.
c) For ISAF Events and qualification series up
to ISAF Events (or events using the ISAF
age definition) all competitors shall be under
the age of 19 years on 31 December of the
year of the event.
PERSONAL BALLASTS, CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT
b) Weight and water jackets for the purpose of
adding personal ballast are not permitted,
shall not be considered clothing or equipment, and shall not be allowed for meeting
minimum crew weight.
18.2 Any clothing or equipment worn under Rule 18.1
shall not be allowed for meeting minimum crew
weight.
19.
MINIMUM BOAT WEIGHTS
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19.1 The minimum boat weights shown in the individual Class Rules are for each class of boat,
ready to sail, with all permanently attached and
non movable racing equipment EXCLUDING
the following:
a) Cushions
b) Life jackets
c) Trapeze harnesses
d) Tool bags
e) Personal gear
f) Crew weight
Committee. The proposals will be reviewed by
the Rules Committee, and if found to have merit, be distributed for comment to: Hobie Cat sailors; IHCA International Council members; IHCA
Regional Associations; and other interested parties. Following the comment period the IHCA
Rules Committee will make a rule recommendation and submit it to the IHCA International
Council for consideration. The Council shall accept or reject the Rules Committee recommendation and submit IHCA approved
changes to the ISAF for approval. Interim or
emergency rulings made by the Rules Committee Chair or Rules Committee as a whole will
use the same approval procedure as outlined
herein before they receive approved rule status.
19.2 All weights required to bring a boat to minimum
weight shall be permanently attached during a
regatta and shall not be usable for any other
purpose.
20.
ADVERTISING
20.1 Advertising is allowed in accordance with RRS
80 and ISAF Advertising Code unless the Notice
of Race and Sailing Instructions designate otherwise
24.2 Any proposed changes to design or specifications of the boats, new class rules, rule changes
or amendments requesting comments, and all
new rules and interpretations shall be announced in one or more of the following ways:
a) An international mailing or individual Email
to all IHCA members for General Rule
changes, or international mailings or individual Email to individual boat class owners
for rules only impacting the individual class.
20.2 In world and continental events a competitor
shall be required to display advertising in accordance with the ISAF Advertising Code, the
Notice of Race, and the Sailing Instructions.
21.
JURISDICTION OF RULES
All regattas held within regions under the jurisdiction of the IHCA shall be governed by: the
RRS; these IHCA Rules; the prescriptions of the
National Sailing Authority having jurisdiction
where they apply; the Notice of Race; the event
Sailing Instructions.
22.
SIGNALING A PROTEST
RRS 61.1(a)(2) shall apply to all Hobie Catamaran Classes regardless their hull length. This
changes RRS 61.1(a)(2).
23.
RULE INTERPRETATIONS
Valid questions regarding the design or the
specifications of the boats and these rules may
be ruled on an interim basis by the IHCA Rules
Committee Chair or the IHCA Rules Committee
Chair designee. Interim rulings, as needed, shall
be accepted, rejected or modified by the IHCA
Rules Committee and ratified by the IHCA International Council and approved by the ISAF before achieving permanent status in the IHCA
Class Rules.
24.
RULE AMENDMENTS
24.1 Suggestions, recommendations or requests for
changes to design or specifications of the boats,
rule additions, deletions or amendments, shall
be submitted in writing to the IHCA Rules
b) Prominent display on the IHCA web page
requesting comment from Hobie Cat sailors
and other interested parties.
25.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in regattas entirely at
their own risk. The International Hobie Class
Association will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or before, during, or
after a regatta.
26.
MEMBERSHIP
All crew members on board a competing boat at
Class world and regional* championships shall
be members in good standing of the International Hobie Class Association in accordance
with the constitution of the International Hobie
Class Association. At all other events at least
one crew member on board a competing boat
shall be a member of the International Hobie
Class Association in accordance with the constitution of the International Hobie Class Association unless prescribed otherwise in notice of
race.
* Regional championships are defined as IHCA
Regional Championships e.g. North American
Championships, European Championships etc.
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27 - PROPULSION
RRS 42.2 is deleted.
RRS 42.3 is deleted and replaced with:
42.3 Exceptions
(a) To initiate or maintain surfing or planing, the
crew may use sudden forward body movement, stopping abruptly (ooching).
(b) To initiate or maintain surfing or planing, the
crew may fan any sail by pulling in and releasing the sheet or boom or by vertical or
athwartship body movement (pumping).
(c) After a tack or gybe when the battens are
not parallel with the sail, the crew may pull
in and release the mainsheet or boom to invert the battens.
(d) The crew may roll the boat by use of body
movement, repeated adjustment of the
sails, or steering (rocking).
(e) The crew may make repeated forceful rudder movements to turn the boat (sculling).
(f) A boat may reduce speed by repeatedly
moving her helm.
(g) Any means of propulsion may be used to
help a person or another vessel in danger.
(h) To get clear after grounding or colliding with
another boat or object, a boat may use
force applied by the crew of either boat and
any equipment.
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HOBIE DRAGOON CLASS RULES
NOTE: THE HOBIE CLASS GENERAL RULES ARE PART OF THESE RULES.
1.
RUDDER BLADES, RUDDER ASSEMBLIES
AND DAGGERBOARDS
1.1
Rudder blades and rudder assemblies shall be
stock as supplied by the HOBIE CAT CO.
1.2
for minimum filing to improve fit and function.
2.
HULLS AND DECKS
No changes may be made to the hulls that decrease weight or hull strength by removing flotation or standard factory fibreglass reinforced
plastic (FRP) lay-up.
4.6
The head of the spinnaker shall not be hoisted
higher than 5420 mm (213,386 inches) from the
base of the extrusion. At the halyard block or
keeper the bearing surface of the halyard shall
be no more than 70 mm (2,756 inches) from the
surface of the mast. For the purposes of measurement, the halyard shall be pulled tight to the
tack fitting.
4.7
It is not permitted to hoist the head of the sail
above the top of the mast track.
Hobie Cat Dragoon Rule 4.7 ill.
3.
SAILS
3.1
Mainsail downhaul purchase shall not exceed
6:1and may be rigged in any manner.
3.2
Jib sail downhaul purchase shall not exceed 3:1
and may be rigged in any manner.
3.3
Reefing of any sail is permitted. Reefing design
shall be open provided it does not structurally
weaken the boat or interfere with basic functions
of HOBIE CAT CO. supplied components.
3.4
Pig Tails for the purpose of attaching blocks
may be added to the clew of the jib.
3.5
Adjustable rope luff and leech lines may be installed within existing luff and leech tapes on
spinnakers.
5.
WIRES AND RUNNING GEAR
4.
MASTS
5.1
4.1
The mast design shall not be altered in any way
except for the attachment of fittings and equipment for flying open class third sails or reefing.
Running gear of any type may be used provided
it is of equal strength or better than HOBIE CAT
CO. supplied equivalent components.
5.2
No internal devices are allowed except as supplied.
Additional shroud adjusters may be added to
the forestay bridle.
5.3
Bridle wire lengths shall not be shorter than 101
cm (39,76 inches) and shall attach to the jib
furler as supplied.
4.2
4.3
A preventer, or otherwise known as a positive
mast rotator, may be added to keep the mast in
rotation, and may be rigged in any manner.
4.4
Additional mast rotation devices and related
control equipment may be installed. Design
shall be left open provided it does not structurally weaken the boat.
4.5
The black band (top) shall be located 38 cm
(14.96 inches) from the bottom of the mast extrusion to the top of the black band.
6.
EQUIPMENT
6.1
Additional safety equipment of any type is permitted.
6.2
Mainsheet blocks of different design or make
may be used, provided the purchase advantage
is equal to or less than 6:1.
6.3
The mainsheet system shall be of a conventional type with the lower block(s) attaching to the
traveller car and the upper block(s) attaching to
the boom or the mainsail clew. A wire strop to
attach the upper block to the boom or the mainsail clew is permitted.
6.4
6.5
6.6
Jib sheet blocks of different design or make may
be used provided the purchase advantage is
equal to or less than 3:1. Jib cleats may be
moved. Self-tacking jib system* as supplied by
Hobie Cat Co. is permitted. Sheets and lines related to the self-tacker may be rigged in any
manner.
* Defined as track (including its support posts
and attachment fittings) and car.
Replacement blocks or fittings shall not be constructed of exotic materials such as carbon, titanium, etc.
Spinnaker sheet blocks of different design or
make may be used. Additional blocks may be
added. The spinnaker sheet blocks and spinnaker running gear may be mounted/rigged in any
manner. The addition of snuffer type retrievable
systems of any design; including wind-up/dog
leash retrievable halyard systems are allowed.
Carbon fibre material is not permitted in the
snuffer.
6.7
Hiking straps and foot straps may be added.
6.8
Additional grommets may be added to the trampoline.
6.9
Crossbars and decks may be coated to improve
footing.
6.10 Line(s) or elastic cord(s) may be added as tangle preventers for jib sheet lines, spinnaker and
spinnaker sheet/halyard lines
7.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Maximum extension of shroud lengthening devices are 68.6 cm (27 inches) The shroud
lengthening device must be returned to its normal storage position after use and before continuing to race. See Rule # 8 of the General
Rules.
8.
CREW
8.1
The Hobie Dragoon shall have a minimum combined crew weight of 80 kg. (176,38 lbs.)
8.2
At ISAF, World, Regional and National championship events, the crew shall consist of 2 people. For other events see General Rule 17.4 (b).
9.
The minimum weight of a Hobie Dragoon completely assembled with spinnaker and running
gear shall 100 kg. (220.5 lbs.) See Rule #19 of
the General Rules.
10.
TRAPEZES
A maximum of two trapeze wires are allowed on
each side of the boat.
10.1 Trapeze wires may be shortened, lengthened
and have adjustable systems installed.
10.2 Trapeze shock cords may lead from different
fairleads than those supplied by the HOBIE CAT
CO.
11.
THIRD SAIL (SPINNAKER) AND SPINNAKER
POLE (BOWSPRIT)
11.1 The Hobie Dragoon class spinnaker of max.
10.31 m2 (110.98 sq. ft) as supplied by the
HOBIE CAT CO. shall be carried during Class
events.
11.2 Only bowsprits supplied by a HOBIE CAT
COMPANY are class legal. The bowsprit shall
have a blunt end cap fitted. The bowsprit shall
be fixed on the longitudinal centre line of the
boat as provided by the manufacturer. Supporting wires/lines may be shortened, lengthened,
mounted and/or rigged in any manner. Additional blocks/cleats for spinnaker running gear and
jib luff control as well as snuffer type systems
may be mounted on the bowsprit.
6.11 Safety lines are permitted.
6.12 Tapered sheets, lines and halyards are permitted.
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Hobie Cat Dragoon rule 4.6 ill.:
rd
Halya
Mast
Mast
Rope
rd
lya
70 mm
max.
Ha
70 mm
max.
5420 mm max.
5420 mm max.
Mast base
Mast base
HOBIE WAVE CLASS RULES
1.
RUDDER BLADES AND RUDDER ASSEMBLIES
4.4
1.1
Rudder blades* and rudder assemblies** shall
be stock as supplied by the HOBIE CAT CO.
Only Hobie Cat Company supplied aftermarket
rudders* are allowed to replace stock rudders.
5.
5.1
it is of equal strength, or better than HOBIE CAT
CO. supplied equivalent components. Tapered
sheets are not allowed.
5.2
* Defined as Hobie Wave and Hobie 16 rudder
blades.
** Defined as the original Hobie Wave system
and the Hobie Wave EZ Loc system.
Hobie Cat Wave Rule 4.4 ill.
NOTE: As of the time of this writing (February
2010) only aftermarket rudders are available
that fit the old style rudder castings.
1.2
for minimum filing to improve fit and function.
1.3
A single tiller extension may be added with either an extendable or non-extendable design.
The tiller extension shall be connected to the
crossbar in the approximate center. Tiller arms
may be cut shorter. NONELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVE TILLER EXTENSIONS ARE RECOMMENDED ON ALL BOATS WORLDWIDE.
2.
HULLS
No changes may be made to the hulls that decrease weight or hull strength by removing material from either the outside skin or the internal
foam layer.
3.
SAILS
3.1
3:1and may be rigged in any manner.
3.2
4.
MASTS
4.1
The mast design shall not be altered in any way.
4.2
4.3
The black band shall be located 16.63 inches
(42.23 cm) from the bottom of the mast extrusion to the top of the black band.
5.3
The clevis pin and ring on the forestay and/or
shroud adjuster, as provided by HOBIE CAT
CO., may be replaced by a quick-release pin or
shackle.
6.
EQUIPMENT
6.1
Two inspection ports per deck may be added to
the boat
6.2
6.3
6.4
rear crossbar and the upper block(s) attaching
to the clew of the sail.
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
footing.
6.9
Safety lines are permitted.
7.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
7.1
A minimum 3/8 inches (9.5 mm) diameter righting line consisting of at least one 14 ft. (4.27
meter) length of line or two 7 ft. (2.13 meter)
lengths of line minimum shall be securely attached and readily accessible from each side of
the boat. The righting lines shall be in addition
to all other required equipment. This rule modifies general rule 8.2
7.2
A mast float, as provided standard with the boat
by the HOBIE CAT CO. shall be attached to the
mast head while racing.
8.
MINIMUM CREW WEIGHT
The Hobie Wave shall have a minimum crew
weight of 120 lbs. (54.43 kg)
9.
The minimum weight of a Hobie Wave completely assembled all running gear shall be 251
lbs. (114 kg.) See Rule #19 of the General
Rules.
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HOBIE 14 CLASSIC / 14 TURBO CLASS RULES
HOBIE 14 CLASSIC:
1.
1.1
Rudder blades made of another material yet
conforming with the size, shape and minimum
weight of the standard rudder blades may be
used. Rudder blades must conform within the
minimum and maximum dimensions that are
found within the profile plans. Profile plans are
available through the IHCA.
1.2
The maximum thickness of a rudder blade(s)
shall not exceed 1.015 in. (25.8 mm.), tapering
over a distance of 2 ft. (60.96 cm) to a maximum thickness of 1/2 in. (12.7 mm), 2 in. (50.8
mm) from the bottom tip of the rudder. These
dimensions are for reference purposes only.
Please refer to profile plans for exact dimensions. Profile plans are available through the
IHCA.
2.
TRAVELLERS AND TRAVELLER CARS
2.1
Any type traveller cars that operate in the
HOBIE CAT CO. supplied traveller tracks are
acceptable. The tracks shall not be altered,
changed or added to in any way.
3.4
The mast base casting rotation stops may be
altered, but the casting rotation stops shall not
be removed, and the mast shall remain free to
rotate from side to side. The mast shall not have
controls to permit adjustments while racing, except as outlined in Rule # 3.5 of these rules and
Rule #16.1 of the General Rules.
3.5
A mast rotation control kit as supplied by HOBIE
CAT CO may be mounted. The mast rotation
control purchase shall not be greater than 2:1
and the mast rotation kit shall not have controls
to permit adjustments while on trapeze.
3.6
Provided a mast rotation control kit is mounted
and used under the provisions of rule 3.5, the
mast base and mast step may be replaced with
the ball type system supplied by HOBIE CAT
CO.
3.7
4.
WIRES
4.1
Shroud chain plates may be shifted a maximum
of 1 in. (25.4 mm) fore or aft when attached to
the trampoline sidebar. For boats/hulls manufactured in 2007 and onwards shrouds chain
plates may attach to the hull in a fixed position if
originally manufactured so by the HOBIE CAT
COMPANY.
4.2
Bridle length shall not be shorter than 60-7/8 in.
(154.62 cm) pin to pin.
5.
EQUIPMENT
5.1
All downhaul systems allowed prior to the upgrade effective April 1st 2005 will remain class
legal.
2.2
The location and type of traveller cleat may be
altered provided it remains attached to the rear
crossbar.
2.3
The HOBIE CAT CO. supplied integrated traveller systems are class legal.
3.
MASTS
3.1
A pad eye and single cleat of your choice may
be added to either side of the mast for Cunningham adjustment consisting of one line equalling
not more than a 2:1 purchase.
3.2
Each mast shall have a warning label around it,
as supplied by the HOBIE CAT CO. The warning label shall be located below the opening in
the mast track.
a) The upgraded downhaul system shall be as
supplied by HOBIE CAT CO and shall not
exceed 6:1 purchase. The system shall not
be reversed and must be used with the cleat
at the lower end of the system.
3.3
Minimum filing or cutting to the mast step casting is permitted for the purpose of improving rotation. Stops may be added to replace the
standard mast stops. The mast step casting
stops may be removed provided a mast rotation
control kit is being used under provision of Rule
# 3.5 of these rules.
b) Blocks and cleats on the upgraded system
may be replaced with similar types provided
the custom attachments to the mast base
and gooseneck supplied by HOBIE CAT CO
are used.
c) Swivel cam cleats are not allowed. The upgraded downhaul design has some limited
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movement from side to side. Any replacement cams may not exceed the side to side
movement of the HOBIE CAT CO supplied
system.
5.2
5.3
5.4
The outhaul purchase shall not exceed 2:1. No
internal outhaul devices are allowed. The outhaul system may be changed to the owner's and
skipper’s specification provided the outhaul line
runs over the end cap of the boom. Optional
friction reducing end caps supplied by HOBIE
CAT CO. are permitted. Such end caps may
have sheaves built in. Inhaul systems are not allowed.
A single line or shock cord line may be secured
to the bridle intersection and run to a cleat on
the front crossbar to adjust mast rake. The mechanical purchase shall not exceed 1:1.
A clew keeper line may be tied through the clew
of the mainsail to the boom. Blocks or cleats
shall not be used. Slugs (maximum of two), that
fit into the boom track, may be attached to the
clew of the main instead of the clew keeper.
5.5
A single trapeze may be used during Class
competition. Wire length is optional. Adjustable
systems are optional.
5.6
A dolphin striker assembly may be added to the
front crossbar.
5.7
the boat.
5.8
6.
MINIMUM CREW WEIGHT
No minimum.
Hobie Cat 14 Rule 3.6 ill.
7.
MINIMUM BOAT WEIGHT
The minimum boat weight of a Hobie 14, completely assembled, shall be 240 lbs. (109 kg.).
(See Rule #19 of the General Rules.)
8.
HOBIE 14 TURBO:
The Hobie 14 Turbo Class Rules are the same
as the Hobie 14 Classic Class Rules, except as
modified herein.
9.
EQUIPMENT
9.1
A single trapeze may be used during Class
competition. Wire length is optional. Adjustable
systems are optional.
9.2
A dolphin striker shall be added to the front
crossbar.
9.3
Foot straps may be installed on the sidebars or
hulls.
9.4
The jib and jib assembly must be HOBIE CAT
CO. supplied and installed to HOBIE CAT CO.
specifications.
9.5
Sidebars, crossbars and decks may be coated
to improve footing.
9.6
9.7
The pin connecting the jib tack to the furler shall
not be lower than 0.76 meters (29,92 inches)
measured from an imaginary line from across
the top of the decks right behind the bow tangs.
10.
MINIMUM CREW WEIGHT
150 lbs. (68.1 kg.)
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HOBIE 16 CLASS RULES
1.
1.1
Rudder blades made of another material, yet
conforming to the size, shape and minimum
weight of the standard rudder blades, may be
used. Rudder blades must conform within the
minimum and maximum dimensions that are
found within the profile plans. Profile plans are
available through the IHCA.
1.2
The maximum thickness of a rudder blade(s)
shall not exceed 1.015 in. (25.8 mm.), tapering
over a distance of 2 ft. (60.96 cm) to a maximum thickness of 1/2 in. (12.7 mm), 2 in. (50.8
mm) from the bottom tip of the rudder. These
dimensions are for reference purposes only.
Please refer to profile plans for exact dimensions. Profile plans are available through the
IHCA.
2.
2.1
Any type of traveller cars that operate in the
2.2
The location and type of main and jib traveller
cleats may be altered, provided they remain attached to their respective crossbars.
2.3
Jib traveller cars may be moved and relocated
in the jib traveller tracks as desired, provided
cleats, swivels or stops are attached to the front
crossbar. The jib sheet block shall not be relocated from the track.
2.4
3.
MAIN AND JIB SAILS
3.1
A jib clew plate, measuring not more than 8 in.
(20.32 cm) at its longest point and containing
not more than five adjustment holes, may be
added to the jib.
3.2
Jib batten pockets or velcro type systems may
be installed in the Hobie 16 jib leech to eliminate
the need for batten ties.
3.3
DACRON sails built from IHCA approved patterns and manufactured by the HOBIE CAT CO.
are class legal.
3.4
Mylar sails built from IHCA approved patterns
and manufactured by the HOBIE CAT CO. are
class legal in the North American Region only.
Mylar sails shall not be class legal for any international events.
3.5
The jib luff tension shall not be adjustable at the
sail tack while sailing.
4.
MASTS
Hobie Cat 16 rule 4.1 ill.:
a) A maximum of 1-1/2 in. (38.1 mm) of sail,
measured diagonally, may be removed from
the jib for installation of the clew plate.
b) A grommet, measuring not more that 1-1/2
in. (38.1 mm) at the inside diameter, may be
placed at the clew of the jib in place of the
jib plate.
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4.1
The standard 3:1 jib halyard downhaul system
may be relocated if desired.
a) A 3:1 maximum purchase pulley system installed at the head of the jib may replace the
pigtail and standard jib downhaul system.
4.3
A pad eye and single cleat of your choice may
be added to either side of the mast for Cunningham adjustment, consisting of one line equalling
not more than a 2:1 purchase.
4.4
Each mast shall have a warning label around it,
as supplied by the HOBIE CAT CO. The warning label shall be located below the opening in
the mast track.
4.5
Minimum filing or cutting to the mast step casting is permitted for the purpose of improving rotation, but metal shall not be removed for the
purpose of achieving mast rake. Stops may be
added to replace the standard mast stops but
shall not be adjustable.
4.6
The mast base casting rotation stops may be
altered, but the casting rotation stops shall not
be removed, and the mast shall remain free to
rotate from side to side. The mast shall not have
controls to permit adjustments while racing, except as outlined in Rule #16.1 of the General
Rules or as described in these boat class rules.
4.7
5.
WIRES
5.1
Bridle lengths shall not be shorter than 44 in.
5.2
Pigtails may be changed or altered to increase
strength only. They must connect at the mast
tang and the jib halyard block in the same manner as the HOBIE CAT CO. supplied boat (except when the jib halyard is modified according
to 4.1a).
6.
EQUIPMENT
6.1
All downhaul systems allowed prior to the upgrade effective April 1st 2005 will remain class
legal.
b) The cleat must remain on the mast with the
jib halyard running down the mast and attached to the cleat while sailing.
c) Jib halyard tension may be adjusted while
sailing.
d) The jib halyard can be cleated to both cleats
on the mast to pull the halyard to the centre
of the mast.
e) A cheek block may be added or moved to
the centre of the mast to guide the halyard
to the front centre of the mast. The block
shall in this case be located minimum 51
mm above the base of the mast extrusion
using this and the lowest bearing surface of
the block as measurement points.
f)
An additional cheek block may be added to
guide the halyard from the centre cheek
block to a horned keeper cleat. This block
shall be located maximum 640 mm (25,19
in.) above the base of the mast extrusion
using this and the highest bearing surface of
the block as measurement points.
g) A surface mounted cam cleat may be added
in front of the horned keeper cleat to make it
easier to adjust the halyard. The cam cleat
may be mounted at any angle but must be
surface mounted and may not swivel from
side to side.
h) To gain friction the jib halyard may run
through the mounted cheek blocks several
times before going through the cam cleat.
i)
j)
4.2
When the halyard is not being adjusted the
halyard may run through the cam cleat but
shall be tied off to the horned keeper cleat.
Purchase for the jib halyard shall either be at
the mast base or between the jib head and
mast tang. If purchase is at the base it shall
not exceed 5:1 and the halyard shall be
wire.
Halyard clips for the purpose of moving the halyard aft of the mast are permitted. The halyard
must still cleat to the original cleat on the mast.
a) The upgraded downhaul system shall be as
supplied by HOBIE CAT CO and shall not
exceed 6:1 purchase. The system shall not
be reversed and must be used with the cleat
at the lower end of the system.
b) Blocks and cleats on the upgraded system
may be replaced with similar types provided
the custom attachments to the mast base
and gooseneck supplied by HOBIE CAT CO
are used.
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c) Swivel cam cleats are not allowed. The upgraded downhaul design has some limited
movement from side to side. Any replacement cams may not exceed the side to side
movement of the HOBIE CAT CO supplied
system.
6.2
6.3
The outhaul purchase shall not exceed 2:1. No
internal outhaul devices are allowed. The outhaul system may be changed to the owner's and
skipper’s specification provided the outhaul line
runs over the end cap of the boom. Optional
friction reducing end caps supplied by HOBIE
CAT CO. are permitted. Such end caps may
have sheaves built in. Inhaul systems are not allowed.
A clew keeper line may be tied through the clew
of the mainsail to the boom. Blocks or cleats
shall not be used. Slugs (maximum of two) that
fit into the boom track may be attached to the
clew of the main instead of the clew keeper.
6.4
The dolphin striker provided by the HOBIE CAT
CO. shall not be removed.
6.5
the boat.
6.6
A swivel connector may be installed at the lower
end of the pigtail of the jib forestay.
6.7
Foot straps may be installed on the crossbars,
sidebars or hulls.
6.8
Sidebars, crossbars and decks may be coated
to improve footing.
6.9
6.10 Additional grommets may be added to the trampoline.
7.
CREW
7.1
The minimum combined crew weight of a Hobie
16 shall be 285 lbs. (129.3 kg.). (See Rule #17
of the General Rules.)
7.2
The minimum combined women's crew weight
for women's class racing events (non-open
events) shall be 260 lbs (118.2 kg.). If sailed as
part of an open event rule 7.1 applies
7.3
For the purpose of Youth Events, the minimum
weight shall be 250 lbs (112.5 kg). If sailed as
part of an open event rule 7.1 applies.
7.4
8.
MINIMUM BOAT WEIGHT
The minimum weight of a Hobie 16, completely
assembled, shall be 320 lbs (145.15 kg.). (See
Rule #19 of the General Rules).
9.
TRAPEZES
each side of the boat. Trapeze wires shall be of
stainless steel wire of not less than 2.38 mm diameter. The minimum length of the trapeze
wire, including shackles, shall be from the bearing point on the mast tang to a point 1250 mm
above the base of the mast extrusion. Adjustable systems may be attached to the trapeze
wire shackled to the mast tang.
Hobie Cat 16 Rule 4.7 ill
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1.
AND CENTER BOARDS
1.1
The maximum length of the centerboard line is
12-1/2 in. (31.75 cm), measured from the top of
the deck to the point of handle that cannot fit in
the hole, in the fully up position.
1.2
1.3
2.
3.
Rudder blades, rudder assemblies and centerboards shall be stock as supplied by the HOBIE
CAT CO. HOBIE CAT CO. supplied rudder
housings and centerboards shall not be modified except for minimum filing to improve fit and
function. Only HOBIE CAT CO. supplied after
market rudders are allowed to replace stock
rudders.
Anti-chafing and shimming pads may be added
within max. 100 mm (3,93 in) from the front and
rear edges of the centre board trunk to improve
fit and reduce wear. Shims must not be used for
the purpose canting the centre boards and shall
be of equal thickness.
SAILS
Sail downhaul purchase shall not exceed 6:1.
Downhaul must cleat on mast, boom or foot of
sail and may be rigged in any manner. "Cam"
Cleats are legal.
MASTS
Each mast shall have a black band around it as
supplied by the HOBIE CAT CO The black band
shall be located between the rotation control
and gooseneck 26 ft. 10 in. (8.18 m) from the
top of the mast not including the mast cap.
Boats manufactured after 1 January 1995 may
only sail in European class competition with an
all aluminium mast.
6.
EQUIPMENT
6.1
The Hobie 17 shall be raced with wings.
6.2
A preventer may be added to keep the mast in
rotation and may be rigged in any manner.
6.3
Only HOBIE CAT CO. supplied trampolines and
wing trampolines shall be used.
6.4
Hiking straps may be added to the trampoline or
aluminium crossbars.
6.5
Foot straps may be added to the wings.
6.6
Righting water bags and/or shroud lengthening
devices may be carried on board. The shroudlengthening device must be returned to its normal storage position after use and before continuing to race. The maximum length of shroud
lengthening devices shall be 26 in. (66.0 cm).
6.7
the boat.
6.8
7.
MINIMUM CREW WEIGHT
17 shall be 160 lbs. (72.6 kg.). (See Rule 17 of
the General Rules).
8.
MINIMUM BOAT WEIGHT
The minimum boat weight of a Hobie 17 with
wings, completely assembled, shall be 330 lbs
(149.7 kg.) (See Rule #19 of the General
Rules.)
9.
4.
BOOMS
A shock cord may be installed to remove tension on the outhaul when the outhaul line is uncleated. The maximum purchase is 2:1.
9.1
Any type of traveller cars that operate in the
5.
WIRES
9.2
5.1
in. (3.05 meters) pin to pin.
5.2
Supplied trapeze wires may be shortened,
lengthened and have adjustable systems installed. Only one trapeze wire per side is allowed.
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HOBIE FX-ONE CLASS RULES
NOTE: THE HOBIE CLASS GENERAL RULES WITH EXEPTION OF RULE 13.3 ARE PART OF THESE RULES.
1.
AND DAGGERBOARDS
1.1.
Rudder blades, rudder assemblies and dagger
boards shall be stock as supplied by the HOBIE
CAT CO.
1.2.
Top edge of the dagger board in the down position shall not extend below the level of the deck
into dagger board trunk.
3.6.
A spinnaker sheet cleat may be added.
3.7.
spinnakers.
4.
1.3.
1.4.
2.
to the dagger board trunk to improve fit and reduce wear. Shims must not be used to alter the
angle of dagger boards.
HOBIE CAT CO. supplied rudder assemblies,
rudder blades and dagger boards shall not be
modified except for minimum filing to improve fit
and function.
3.
3.1.
3.2.
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
control equipment may be installed. Design shall
be left open provided it does not structurally
weaken the boat.
4.5.
Spinnaker halyard rigging to be rigged with halyard going up through a turning block no higher
than 6.775 meters (22.23 ft.) and then attaching
to the spinnaker head.
HULLS AND DECKS
plastic (FRP) lay-up. Minor fairing and repair to
the hulls are allowed.
SAILS
Main sail 14,30 m² (153,92 sq. ft) and spinnaker
17 m² (182,99 sq. ft.) are to be raced as supplied from HOBIE CAT CO. Only main, and
spinnaker sails built from HOBIE CAT CO. approved patterns and manufactured by or for
HOBIE CAT CO. are class legal.
Any type of battens supplied by HOBIE CAT
CO. is class legal. They may be cut, shaped and
tapered as desired. Any type of batten caps may
be used.
3.3.
16:1 and may be rigged in any manner.
3.4.
5.
may be added to the clew.
5.1.
Running gear of any type of stainless steel or
rope may be used provided it is of equal
strength or better than HOBIE CAT CO. supplied equivalent components.
5.2.
Additional shroud adjusters may be added to the
forestay bridle.
5.3.
The intersection of the bridle wires while rigged
shall not be lower than 0.855 meters (33.66
inches) measured from an imaginary line from
across the top of the decks right behind the bridle tangs.
6.
3.5.
MASTS
EQUIPMENT
6.1.
6.2.
may be used provided the purchase advantage
6.3.
the boom. A strop to attach the upper block to
the boom is permitted.
6.4.
6.5.
systems, including wind-up/dog leash retrievable halyard systems are allowed.
6.6.
6.7.
6.8.
footing.
6.9.
Line(s) or elastic cord(s) may be added as tangle preventers for spinnaker and spinnaker
sheet/halyard lines.
6.10. Safety lines are permitted.
6.11. Wings as supplied by Hobie Cat Co. are permitted during racing. Overall beam not to exceed
3.76 meters (12.33 ft.)
7.
7.1.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
A minimum 9.5 mm (3/8 inches) diameter righting line consisting of at least one 4.9 meter (16
ft.) length of line or two 2.45 meter (8 ft.) lengths
of line minimum shall be securely attached and
readily accessible from each side of the boat.
The righting lines shall be in addition to all other
required equipment.
7.2.
8.
Righting water bags, righting pole type devices
and shroud lengthening devices may be carried
on board. Maximum extension of shroud lengthening devices is 68.6 cm (27 inches). The
shroud lengthening device must be returned to
its normal storage position after use and before
continuing to race.
MINIMUM CREW WEIGHT
The Hobie FX-ONE shall have a minimum
combined crew weight of 72 kg (158.73 lbs.).
9.
The minimum weight of a Hobie FX-ONE,
completely assembled with spinnaker and
running gear shall be 148.5 kg (327.39 lbs).
See Rule #19 of the General Rules.
10. TRAPEZES
10.1. A maximum of one trapeze wire is allowed on
10.2. Trapeze wires may be shortened, lengthened
10.3. Trapeze shock cords may lead from different
CO.
11. SPINNAKER AND SPINNAKER POLE
(BOWSPRIT)
11.1. The Hobie FX-ONE class spinnaker of 17 m²
(182,99 sq. ft.) as supplied by the HOBIE CAT
CO. shall be carried during Class events
11.2. Only bowsprits supplied by a HOBIE CAT CO
are class legal. The bowsprit shall have a blunt
end cap fitted. The bowsprit shall be fixed on the
longitudinal centre line of the boat as provided
by the manufacturer. Supporting wires/lines may
be shortened, lengthened, mounted and/or
rigged in any manner. Additional blocks/cleats
for spinnaker running gear as well as snuffer
type systems may be mounted on the bowsprit.
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HOBIE 18 / HOBIE 18 MAGNUM / HOBIE SX-18 / HOBIE 18 FORMULA CLASS RULES
1.
AND DAGGER BOARDS
1.1
Rudder blades, rudder assemblies and dagger
CAT CO. HOBIE CAT CO. supplied rudder
housings and dagger boards shall not be modified except for minimum filing to improve fit and
function. Only HOBIE CAT CO. supplied aftermarket rudders are allowed to replace stock
rudders.
1.2
Dagger boards in the down position shall not
extend into the dagger board trunk beyond one
half the diameter of the rope handle hole.
1.3
2.
SAILS
2.1
A reef point may be added to the mainsail.
2.2
A jib clew plate, measuring not more than 8 in.
(20.32cm) at its longest point and containing not
more than five adjustment holes, may be added
to the jib.
a)
3.
4.
EQUIPMENT
5.1
Sail downhaul purchase shall not exceed 8:1
purchase. Rigging of downhaul and related control equipment may be installed to the owner's
and skipper’s specification, provided it does not
structurally weaken the mast or the boat or interfere with other HOBIE CAT CO. components.
The downhaul attachment point to the sail shall
remain in the same location as supplied by the
HOBIE CAT CO.
5.2
Line(s) or bungee cord(s) may be added as a
tangle preventer for jib sheet lines.
5.3
Foot straps may be installed on the hulls.
5.4
footing.
5.5
5.6
control equipment may be installed to the owner's and skipper's specification, provided it does
not structurally weaken the mast or the boat or
interfere with HOBIE CAT CO. components.
5.7
Additional jib cleats may be installed to the
owner's and skipper’s specifications provided
their mounting does not structurally weaken the
boat or interfere with other HOBIE CAT CO.
components.
6.
CREW
6.1
18 shall be 295 lbs. (133.8 kg.) (See Rule No 17
of the General Rules.)
6.2
The minimum combined women's crew weight
for women's class racing events (non-open
events) shall be 260 lbs (118.2 kg.)
6.3
7.
MINIMUM BOAT WEIGHT
assembled, shall be 400 lbs. (181.4 kg). (See
Rule #19 of the General Rules.)
8.
TRAPEZES
A maximum of 1-1/2 in. (38.1 mm) of sail,
measured diagonally, may be removed from
the jib for installation of the clew plate.
b) A grommet measuring not more that 1-1/2
in. (38.1 mm) at the inside diameter may be
placed at the clew of the jib in place of the
jib clew plate.
2.3
5.
Pig tails for the purpose of attaching blocks may
be added to the clew of the jib and the boom
bale
MASTS
Each mast shall have a black band around it, as
supplied by the HOBIE CAT CO. The black
band shall be located 27 ft. (8.23m) from the top
of the mast not including the mast cap for the 18
and 18 Magnum.
WIRES
Bridle lengths shall not be shorter that 41 in,
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9.
10.
a) Supplied wires may be shortened, lengthened and have adjustable systems installed.
sail. Fittings and equipment to fly the sail have
the following limitations;
b) Trapeze shock cords may lead from different
fairleads than those supplied by the HOBIE
CAT CO. but shall lead through the hull
flange.
a) Only a class-legal, HOBIE CAT CO. spinnaker pole may be used to fly the spinnaker.
b) The sail cannot be attached to the mast
above 23 ft. 11-1/2 in. (7.30 meters) measured from the bottom of the mast extrusion.
HOBIE 18 MAGNUM
The Hobie 18 Magnum Class Rules are the
same as the Hobie 18 Class Rules except as
modified herein.
c) Fittings and equipment for sheeting the
spinnaker must be attached to or mounted
on existing aluminium extrusions. Rigging is
of open design.
EQUIPMENT
10.1 The Hobie 18 Magnum shall be raced with
wings supplied by the HOBIE CAT CO.
d) Spinnakers may be changed during a regatta without race committee approval. This
modifies General Rule 12.3 for spinnakers
only.
10.2 Hiking straps may be added to the crossbars or
wing supports.
10.3 Foot straps may be added to the wings.
e) A maximum of two spinnakers may be used
per regatta.
HOBIE SX-18
f)
11.
The Hobie SX-18 Class Rules are the same as
the Hobie 18 Class Rules except as modified
herein.
12.
The Hobie SX-18 shall be sailed only on water
surfaces greater than 400 acres (160 hectares)
of open area.
13.
EQUIPMENT
13.1 The Hobie SX-18 shall be raced with wings
supplied by the HOBIE CAT CO.
13.2
Hiking straps may be added to the crossbars or
wing supports.
13.4 Mainsail downhaul purchase shall not exceed
15.
13.7 A preventer may be added to keep the mast in
rotation.
14.
MASTS AND BOOMS
15.1 The section of the mast and boom extrusions
shall not be altered in any way except for the attachment of the fittings and equipment for flying
sails or reefing as permitted in these rules.
15.3 The SX-18 black band shall be 27 ft. 10 in.( 8.48
m) from the top of the mast not including the
mast cap.
16.
MINIMUM CREW WEIGHT
SX-18 shall be 310 lbs. (140.6 kg.). See Rule
#17 of the General Rules.
17.
MINIMUM BOAT WEIGHT
The minimum boat weight of a Hobie SX-18,
completely assembled, without spinnaker, spinnaker pole and spinnaker gear, shall be 455 lbs.
(206.4 kg). See Rule #19 of the General Rules.
13.5 Jib sail downhaul purchase shall not exceed 4:1
13.6 Battens of any type may be used. They may be
cut, shaped and tapered as desired.
For the purpose of long distance sailing,
back stays are permitted. Fittings must be
attached to or mounted on existing aluminium extrusions.
SPINNAKERS (THIRD SAILS) AND SPINNAKER POLES
One spinnaker may be carried on board and
used on any point of sail. The spinnaker must
be HOBIE CAT CO. supplied as noted by the
Hobie Cat patch and factory signature on the
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HOBIE 18 FORMULA
18.
RULES
The Hobie 18 Formula Class Rules are the
same as the Hobie 18 Class Rules except as
modified herein.
19.
EQUIPMENT
19.1 The Hobie 18 Formula may be raced with or
without wings supplied by the manufacturer.
However, the configuration of the boat starting
the first race of the regatta shall remain the
same configuration for all remaining races in the
regatta.
19.2 Hiking straps may be added to the crossbars or
wing supports.
19.4 Mainsail downhaul purchase shall not exceed
19.5 Jib sail downhaul purchase shall not exceed 4:1
19.6 Mainsail blocks purchase shall not exceed 8:1
19.7 A preventer may be added to keep the mast in
rotation.
19.8 Additional mast rotation devices and related
control equipment may be installed to the owner's and/or skipper's specifications provided it
does not structurally weaken the mast or the
boat or interfere with factory supplied components. The HOBIE CAT CO. supplied equipment
must remain in its original position on the boat.
Only mainsail and jib sail supplied by the HOBIE
CAT CO. will be class legal for monotype regatta or open events in Europe. Exceptions may be
allowed for certain events like long distance
races (where the rating is different from the original).
19.9 Battens of any type may be used. They may be
cut, shaped and tapered as desired.
19.10 The maximum length of the centre board line is
15 in. (38.1 cm), measured from the top of the
deck to the point of handle that can not fit in the
hole, in the fully up position.
20.
OPTIONAL THIRD SAIL (SPINNAKER)
20.1 Third sail of open design may be carried on
board and used on any point of the race. Fittings and equipment to fly the sail are the owner's and designer's choice. Only the spinnaker
supplied by the HOBIE CAT CO. will be class
legal for Hobie monotype regatta (see 19.8). For
certain events, the following limitations must be
applied to the conception and rigging of the third
sail and apply to the third sail design:
a) The open design sail cannot be attached to
the mast above 8 m. (26 ft. 3 in.) measured
from the bottom of the mast extrusions.
Free rotating mast-tang is permitted.
b) Fittings and equipment for sheeting the open
sail must be attached to or mounted on existing aluminium extrusions.
c) A maximum of two open sails may be carried on board at an event and shall not be
replaced during a race or regatta unless
damaged and no longer usable. Race
Committee approval for a replacement sail
must be received prior to sail use.
d) A maximum of two open sails may be registered and identified before the start of each
event. A Race Committee member's signature on the sail is acceptable identification.
e) A HOBIE CAT CO. supplied spinnaker pole
including all attachments and fittings, shall
not exceed the total length of 3.50 m (11 ft.
5 3/4 in.). The attachment of the spinnaker
pole is normally at the middle of the front
crossbar, or it may be mobile rigged allowing for bracing of the pole.
f)
No more than one open sail may be flown at
any one time.
g) Third sail parameters are:
Maximum luff 8.45 m. (27 ft. 8 5/8 in.)
Maximum area 20.30 m2 (218.5 sq. ft.)
Spinnaker mid-girth is greater then 75% of
the foot
h) Spinnaker sheet purchase shall not exceed
I)
HOBIE CAT CO. spinnaker poles only are
Class legal.
20.2 A HOBIE CAT CO. supplied barber hauler system (with chain and rope stretched across the
trampoline) is permitted, provided it does not
structurally weaken the boat. Barber haulers
and open-sails twings must be attached only to
boom or wings.
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21.
MASTS AND BOOMS
21.1 The sections of the mast and boom extrusions
shall not be altered in any way except for the attachment of the fittings and equipment for flying
sails or reefing as permitted in these rules.
21.3 The black band shall be located between the
rotation control and gooseneck.
22.
WIRES
For the purpose of long distance sailing, back
stays are permitted. Fittings must be attached to
or mounted on existing aluminium extrusions.
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HOBIE TIGER CLASS RULES
The Hobie Tiger Class Rules have been modified to the ISAF Standard Class Rule (SCR) format. Hence, the Tiger
rules are now in a separate document. This document is available for download from:
http://www.hobieclass.com
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HOBIE WILD CAT CLASS RULES
The Hobie Wild Cat Class Rules have been written to the ISAF Standard Class Rule (SCR) format. Hence, the Wild
Cat rules are in a separate document. This document is available for download from:
http://www.hobieclass.com
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1.
AND DAGGERBOARDS
1.1
Rudder blades*, rudder assemblies and dagger
CAT CO. Only HOBIE CAT CO. supplied aftermarket rudders* are allowed to replace stock
rudders.
* Defined as H-20 and H-16 EPO rudder blades.
1.2
Dagger boards in the down position shall not
extend into the dagger board trunk beyond one
half the diameter of the rope handle hole.
1.3
1.4
rudder blades and dagger boards shall not be
and function.
1.5
Rudder pins may be made of any material.
2.
HULLS AND DECKS
3.
SAILS
3.1
Battens of any type may be used. They may be
cut, shaped and tapered as desired. Any type of
batten caps may be used.
3.2
8:1 purchase. The downhaul line must cleat on
the mast or foot of the sail and may be rigged in
any manner. "Cam" cleats are legal.
3.3
3.4
shall be left to the owner's and designer's
choice provided it does not structurally weaken
the boat or interfere with basic functions of the
HOBIE CAT CO. supplied components.
3.5
A roller furler may replace the HOBIE CAT CO.
supplied jib tack.
3.6
may be added to the clew of the jib and the
boom bale.
3.7
Only main and jib sails built from IHCA approved patterns and manufactured by the
4.
4.1
MASTS
4.2
4.3
All halyard lines running above the hounds must
be nonelectrical conducting. (In North America
only.)
4.4
rotation and may be rigged in any manner.
4.5
control equipment may be installed to the owner's and/or skipper's specifications provided
they do not structurally weaken the boat or interfere with HOBIE CAT CO. supplied components.
4.6
The black band shall be located 19.25 inches
(48.9 cm) from the bottom of the mast extrusion
to the top of the black band.
5.
5.1
BOOMS
A shock cord may be installed to remove tension on the outhaul when the outhaul line is uncleated. The maximum purchase is 2:1
5.2
A turning block for outhaul adjustment line is
allowed to be added to boom as long as purchase advantage is not changed.
6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
The clevis pin and ring on the forestay adjuster,
as provided by the HOBIE CAT CO., may be
replaced by a quick-release pin, shackle or the
like.
6.4
in. (1.12 meters).
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7.
EQUIPMENT
7.1
The Hobie 20 shall be raced without wings.
7.2
Compasses, navigation and speed metering
equipment of any type are permitted.
7.3
7.4
7.5
Genoa sheet blocks of different design or make
7.6
7.7
7.8
footing.
7.9
Line(s) or bungee cord(s) may be added as tangle preventers for jib sheet lines.
8.2
Righting water bags, righting pole type devices,
on board. Maximum extension of shroud lengthening devices is 27 in. (68.6 cm). The shroud
lengthening device must be returned to its normal storage position after use and before continuing to race.
9.
CREW
9.1
The Hobie 20 shall have a minimum combined
crew weight of 295 lbs. (133.8 kg.).
9.2.
At Regional and National championship events,
the crew shall consist of 2 people. For other
events see General Rule 17.4 (b).
10.
assembled, shall be 420 lbs. (190.5 kg.). See
Rule #19 of the General Rules.
11.
TRAPEZES
a) Supplied trapeze wires may be shortened,
lengthened and have adjustable systems
installed.
b) Trapeze shock cords may lead from different
fairleads than those supplied by the HOBIE
CAT CO.
7.11 Inboard - outboard jib traveller systems may be
permanently fixed or adjustable. Wires may be
removed or modified.
12.
OPEN CLASS
In Open Class racing there are no limitations on
spinnaker, spinnaker pole, spinnaker gear, hiking or sheeting systems. However, HOBIE CAT
CO. does not condone or recommend these
changes due to possible boat, gear, or component fatigue failure.
13.
OPTIONAL OPEN CLASS THIRD SAIL
(SPINNAKER)
Third sail of open design may be carried on
board and used on any point of the race. Fittings and equipment to fly the sail are the owner's and designer's choice. Third sail shall be
legal only for Open Class racing
7.13 A cleat and fairlead for controlling the traveller
line may be mounted on the traveller or rear
crossbar in any manner so long as the mounting
bracket does not block or otherwise interfere
with the traveller’s movement, or allow the traveller to be sheeted to windward of the boat’s
centreline.
8.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
8.1
A minimum 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) diameter righting
line consisting of at least one 16 ft. (4.9 meter)
length of line or two 8 ft. (2.45 meter) lengths of
line minimum shall be securely attached and
required equipment.
.
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1.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1
A minimum 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) diameter righting
line consisting of at least one 20 ft. (6.1 meter)
length of line or two 10 ft. (3.1 meter) lengths of
line minimum shall be securely attached and
required equipment. This modifies General Rule
8.2.
5.2
If mainsails and optional sails have a sail number, they must correspond to the number on the
hulls.
a) Sail numbers shall be no less that 12 in. (30.5
cm) and no more than 24 in. (61 cm) in
height.
b) Sail numbers must be distinguishable on both
sides of the sail.
1.2
Maximum extension of shroud lengthening devices shall be 27 in. (68.6 cm).
5.3
2.
HULLS AND DECKS
5.4
2.1
plastic lay-up.
5.5
Third sails of open design may be carried on
board and used on any point of sail. Fittings and
equipment to fly the sail are the owner's and designer's choice. The following limitations apply
to the third sail design:
2.2
2.3
Advertising and commercial messages are not
permitted on the genoa (jib) or hulls forward of
the front crossbar. These spaces are reserved
for the IHCA. All other boat surfaces and sails
may carry advertising and commercial messages.
Hull numbers must be distinguishable on both
sides of the boat and be no less than 12 in. or
more than 24 in. and located on the foremost
outer section of the bow.
3.
RUDDERS, RUDDER ASSEMBLIES AND
CENTERBOARDS
3.1
rudder blades and centerboards shall not be
and function.
3.2
4.
The maximum length of the centerboard rope
line is 21-1/2 in. (54.6 cm.) measuring from the
top of the deck to the underside of the handle in
the full up position.
TILLER ASSEMBLIES
Straight or Bent tiller crossbars and tiller arms
are legal and shall be of specified length.
5.
SAILS
5.1
Battens of any type may be used. They may be
cut, shaped and tapered as desired. Any type of
batten caps may be used.
a) The open design sail cannot be attached to
the mast above 28 ft. (8.53 meters) measured from the bottom of the mast extrusion.
b) Fittings and equipment for sheeting the open
sails must be attached to or mounted on existing aluminium extrusion.
c) A maximum of two open sails may be carried on board at an event and shall not be
replaced during a race or regatta unless
damaged and no longer usable. Race
Committee approval for a replacement sail
must be received prior to sail use.
d) A maximum of two open sails may be registered and identified before the start of each
event. A Race Committee member's signature on the sail is acceptable identification.
e) A spinnaker pole no longer than the distance
from the center line of the front crossbar to
either bow may be used to fly the open
sails. Rigging is of open design.
f)
No more that one open sail may be flown at
any one time.
g) Third sail parameters are:
Maximum luff 30 ft. (9.15 meters)
Maximum foot 20 ft. (6.1 meters)
Minimum S.M.G. 13 ft. (3.96 meters)
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h) Registered open sail(s) may or may not be
carried on board during each race of an
event.
5.6
5.7
shall be left to the owner's and designer's
choice provided it does not structurally weaken
the boat or interfere with basic functions of the
HOBIE CAT CO. supplied components.
Barber hauler rings and open sail twings are
permitted provided no wire or equivalent is
stretched across the trampoline. Jib blocks shall
remain directly attached to the jib block cars in
their tracks. Rigging of barber hauler lines is
open design provided it does not structurally
weaken the boat or interfere with the HOBIE
CAT CO. supplied components.
* Barber haulers and open sail twings shall be
attached to boom or wings only.
5.8
The main sail and jib may be manufactured by
any sail maker but must not exceed the following dimensions. In the European Region, the
main sail, jib and spinnaker must be supplied by
the Manufacturer.
8.
8.1
8.2
8.3
in. (1.4 meters).
9.
EQUIPMENT
9.1
The Hobie 21 shall be raced with wings.
9.2
Compasses, navigation and speed metering
equipment of any type are permitted.
9.3
9.4
9.5
Genoa sheet blocks of different design or make
6.
MASTS
6.1
except for the attachment of fittings and equipment for flying sails or reefing.
9.6
Hiking straps may be added provided they are
attached to existing aluminium extrusions and/or
trampolines.
6.2
9.7
Foot straps may be added to the wings.
6.3
All halyard lines running above the hounds must
be nonelectrical conducting.
9.8
6.4
rotation.
9.9
Wings, crossbars and decks may be coated to
improve footing.
6.5
control equipment may be installed to the owner's and/or skipper's specifications provided
they do not structurally weaken the boat or interfere with HOBIE CAT CO. supplied components.
10.
MINIMUM CREW WEIGHT
The Hobie 21 shall have a minimum combined
crew weight of 330 lbs (149.7 kg).
11.
The minimum boat weight of the Hobie 21 shall
be the following:
6.6
The black band shall be located 31 ft. 11 in.
(9.73 meters) from the top of the mast not including the mast cap.
7.
BOOMS
A shock cord may be installed to remove tension on the outhaul when the outhaul line is uncleated. The maximum purchase is 2:1.
a) Platform (less mast, boom, rigging, trapezes, wings and sails) 420 lbs (190.5 kg)
b) Mast, boom, double trapezes, standing and
running (blocks) rigging: 100 lbs. (45.4 kg).
c) Wings with wing trampolines: 45 lbs. (20.4
kg.)
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12.
OPEN CLASS
In Open Class racing, there are no limitations on
The IHCA method of measuring mainsail cross
widths is to measure the distance from the leech
measurement points at eighth, quarter, half, or
three-quarter height to the nearest points on the
luff of the sail, excluding the bolt rope, if any.
The measurement point at half height on the
leech, the midpoint, is found by folding the head
to the clew and equally tensioning the two
halves of the leech so formed.
The eighth, quarter and three-quarter points are
found similarly by folding the clew and head respectively to the midpoint.
To take the measurement from the leech to the
"nearest point" on the luff, the end of the tape is
held at the measurement point on the leech,
while the measurer checks the measurement at
various points on the luff (always applying just
enough tension on the sail along the line of the
measurement to remove the wrinkles across
that line) until he has found the minimum reading.
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HOBIE FOX CLASS RULES
NOTE: THE HOBIE CLASS GENERAL RULES WITH EXEPTION OF RULE 13.3 ARE PART OF THESE RULES
1.
AND DAGGERBOARDS
4.
MASTS
1.1
Rudder blades, rudder assemblies and daggerboards shall be stock as supplied by the HOBIE
CAT CO.
4.1
1.2
Top edge of the daggerboard in the down position shall not extend below the level of the deck
into daggerboard trunk.
4.2
4.3
4.4
HULLS AND DECKS
control equipment may be installed. Design
shall be left open provided it does not structurally weaken the boat.
4.5
The black band shall be located 47 cm (18.50
inches) from the bottom of the mast extrusion to
the top of the black band.
3.
SAILS
4.6
3.1
Main sail, jib and spinnaker are to be raced as
supplied from HOBIE CAT CO. Only main, jib
and spinnaker sails built from HOBIE CAT CO.
approved patterns and manufactured by or for
3.2
Any type of battens supplied by HOBIE CAT
CO. is class legal. They may be cut, shaped
and tapered as desired. Any type of batten caps
may be used.
The head of the spinnaker shall not be hoisted
higher than 8200 mm (322,835 inches) from the
base of the extrusion. At the halyard block or
keeper the bearing surface of the halyard shall
be no more than 70 mm (2,756 inches) from the
surface of the mast. For the purposes of measurement, the halyard shall be pulled tight to the
tack fitting.
5.
5.1
5.2
the forestay bridle and/or to the forestay at the
mast tang.
5.3
cm (46.46 inches) and shall attach to the jib
furler as supplied.
6.
EQUIPMENT
6.1
6.2
1.3
2.
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
may be added to the clew of the jib.
3.7
A jib sheet cleat may be attached to the stay
adjuster.
3.8
spinnakers.
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6.3
the boom. A wire strop to attach the upper block
to the boom is permitted.
6.4
Jib sheet blocks of different design or make may
be used provided the purchase advantage is
equal to or less than 4:1. Jib cleats may be
moved. Self-tacking jib system* as supplied by
systems of any design, including wind-up/dog
leash retrievable halyard systems are allowed.
Carbon fibre material is not permitted in the
snuffer.
6.7
6.8
Hobie Cat Fox rule 4.6 ill.:
rd
Halya
Mast
Mast
Rope
6.5
6.6
70 mm
max.
d
ar
ly
Ha
70 mm
max.
8200 mm max.
8200 mm max.
Mast base
Mast base
Hobie Cat Co. is permitted. Sheets and lines
related to the self-tacker may be rigged in any
manner.
* Defined as track (including its support posts
and attachment fittings) and car.
6.9
footing.
6.10 Line(s) or elastic cord(s) may be added as tangle preventers for jib sheet lines, spinnaker and
spinnaker sheet/halyard lines
6.13 Wings as supplied by Hobie Cat Co. are permitted during racing. Overall beam not to exceed
3.80 meters (12,47 ft.).
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7.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
7.1
A minimum 9.5 mm (3/8 inches) diameter righting line consisting of at least one 4.9 meter (16
ft.) length of line or two 2.45 meter (8 ft.) lengths
of line minimum shall be securely attached and
required equipment.
7.2
Righting water bags, righting pole type devices
on board. Maximum extension of shroud lengthening devices are 68.6 cm (27 inches) The
shroud lengthening device must be returned to
its normal storage position after use and before
continuing to race.
10.1 Trapeze wires may be shortened, lengthened
10.2 Trapeze shock cords may lead from different
CO.
11.
OPEN CLASS
In open class racing there are no limitations on
12.
THIRD SAIL (SPINNAKER) AND SPINNAKER
POLE (BOWSPRIT)
8.
MINIMUM CREW WEIGHT
The Hobie Fox shall have a minimum combined
crew weight of 150 kg (330.70 lbs)
12.1 The Hobie Fox class spinnaker of 25 m2
(269.10 sq. ft) as supplied by the HOBIE CAT
CO. shall be carried during Class events.
9.
The minimum weight of a Hobie Fox, completely
assembled with spinnaker and running gear
shall 190 kg (418.88 lbs.) See Rule #19 of the
General Rules.
10.
TRAPEZES
12.2 Only bowsprits supplied by a HOBIE CAT
COMPANY are class legal. The bowsprit shall
have a blunt end cap fitted. The bowsprit shall
be fixed on the longitudinal centreline of the
boat as provided by the manufacturer. Supporting wires/lines may be shortened, lengthened,
mounted and/or rigged in any manner. Additional blocks/cleats for spinnaker running gear and
jib luff control may be mounted on the bowsprit
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Appendix A
TRAPSEAT GUIDELINES FOR THE HOBIE 16
NOTE: These guidelines are meant as guidelines only and do not have status as class rules. It must be handled through Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, if the guidelines (or part of them) shall be used as
rules.
1.
FORMAT
A Hobie Cat 16 with trapseats shall be sailed by a helmsperson and crew. Crew shall number one except
where race organisers rule that crew in all craft shall number two.
2.
HELMSPERSON
2.1
The helmsperson shall be disabled i.e. shall be classifiable according to that version of the IFDS Functional
Classification System current at the time of the championship.
OR
The helmsperson may be able-bodied or disabled.
2.2
3.
CREW
The crew may be able-bodied or disabled.
4.
NUMBER OF TRAPSEATS
There shall be two trap seats attached to each boat.
5.
HIKING
The crew may hike from any position.
6.
POSITION WHEN RACING
When racing, no part of the torso of the helmsperson shall pass the centre line of the boat.
7.
CAPSIZE
Rule 6 shall not apply in the event of a capsize.
8.
NOMINATION OF STEERING SIDE
Before each race, each helmsperson shall nominate the side of the boat from which he/she will steer the boat.
9.
DISQUALIFICATION
No competitor will be disqualified due to assistance received in the event of a capsize or other emergency
deemed such by the race organisers.
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Appendix B
IHCA Supplement to the International Hobie Cat 16 Class Rules.
THE USE OF THIS SUPPLEMENT IS AUTHORISED FOR YOUTH EVENTS ONLY.
1. The IHCA General Class Rules and the Hobie Cat 16 Class Rules are part of these rules.
2. Only spinnaker sails, bowsprits and snuffer kits built from HOBIE CAT CO. approved patterns and manufactured by or for HOBIE CAT CO. are class legal.
3. The Hobie 16 class spinnaker of maximum 17,65 m2, the bowsprit of 3200mm length (+/- 5 mm) and the
snuffer as supplied by a HOBIE CAT CO. shall be carried during class events when this supplement is in
force.
4. The bowsprit shall be fixed on the longitudinal centre line of the boat as provided by the manufacturer. Bowsprits shall have a blunt end cap fitted. Bowsprit bridle wire length shall not be shorter than 1595 mm. Additional supporting lines for the bowsprit may be mounted and/or rigged in any manner.
5. The head of the spinnaker shall not be hoisted higher than 6865 mm from the base of the extrusion. At the
halyard block or keeper the bearing surface of the halyard shall be no more than 70 mm from the surface of
the mast. For the purposes of measurement, the halyard shall be pulled tight to the tack fitting.
6. Spinnaker sheet blocks of different design or make may be used. Additional blocks may be added. The spinnaker sheet blocks and spinnaker running gear may be mounted/rigged in any manner.
7. Tapered sheets, lines and halyards for the spinnaker are permitted.
8. Line(s), elastic cord(s) and covers may be added as tangle preventers for jib sheet lines, spinnaker and spinnaker sheet/halyard lines.
9. Adjustable rope luff and leech lines may be installed within existing luff and leech tapes on spinnakers.
App. B rules 3 and 4 ill..:
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App. B rule 5 ill.:
Mast
Mast
Rope
70 mm
max.
70 mm
max.
6865 mm max.
6865 mm max.
Mast base
Mast base
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Appendix C
Copy of the IHCA MEASURERS ADMINISTRATION Bylaw
1. MEASURERS ADMINISTRATION
The IHCA Rules Committee shall be responsible for administering the Measurer’s programme. The responsibilities of an IHCA measurer include:
a. communicating – with the help of the IHCA Rules Committee which includes publishing and distributing the
Class Rules Changes; addressing questions from their Regional/National Class Association; disseminating
any other relevant information;
b. proposing changes to the IHCA Rules Committee;
c. dealing with such matters as any IHCA Committee may request.
2. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN IHCA MEASURER
A candidate for Appointment shall be nominated by his or her country’s/region’s Hobie Association.
3. QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN IHCA MEASURER
A candidate for initial appointment as an IHCA Measurer shall:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
have an intimate knowledge of the IHCA Class Rules and the ISAF
have a working understanding of Measurement Rules;
have an ability to apply the relevant rules and make correct decisions;
have the necessary technical skills;
display the temperament and behaviour expected from an Measurer at a principal event;
contribute to development of the IHCA Rules Committee and further the objectives, rule of the IHCA;
a Measurer should not be employed by or be a consultant to a Hobie Cat Manufacturer.
4. CONSIDERATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OR RE-APPOINTMENT
In addition, the IHCA Rules Committee shall consider the following when considering an application:
a. any comments received through the ISAF;
b. the candidate’s experience in measurement;
c. other information as it may consider relevant.
5. TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT
The IHCA Rules Committee may at any time and for any reason recommend to the IHCA Council the termination
of a measurer’s appointment.
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Appendix D
Additions to all IHCA Class Racing Sailing Instructions.
It is recommended that ALL Hobie Class events the Race Committee use the
IHCA Standard Class Sailing Instructions and Courses.
See www.hobieclass.com for download.
It should be noted that no authority has the rights to alter or change the IHCA Class Rules. The IHCA MUST be contacted prior to any rule change to seek their permission and when appropriate the IHCA will also contact ISAF for their
approval.
At a minimum the following be inserted by the Organising Authority Notice of Race
1.
2.
3.
RULES
The Class Rules of the International Hobie Class Association will apply.
ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES FOR RRS PART 2 RULE INFRINGEMENTS
IHCA One-Turn Penalty Rule
Rules 44.1 is changed so that only One Turn Penalty, including one tack and one gybe, is required.
RADIO COMMUNICATION
Except in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones.
(OR)
While on the water, a boat shall not carry equipment capable of making radio transmissions or receiving radio
communication. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones
(OR)
Sailors may bring and use VHF radio. Its use and restrictions will be described in the Sailing Instructions.
At a minimum the following be inserted by the Race Committee Sailing Instructions
1.
ALTERNATIVE PENALTIES FOR RRS PART 2 RULE INFRINGEMENTS
IHCA One-Turn Penalty Rule
Rules 44.1 is changed so that only One Turn Penalty, including one tack and one gybe, is required.
2
SCORING, PENALTIES AND PENALTY SCORING
Boats penalised under the class rules for boat, crew weight and equipment violations will be scored – DNE –
Disqualified Not Excludable.
3.
RULES
The Class Rules of the International Hobie Class Association will apply.
4.
SIGNALING A PROTEST
A boat protesting another boat shall follow RRS 61.1(a) with the following modification: The ISAF requirement
for under 6 meter boats applies to all Hobie Catamaran Classes. This changes rule 61.1 (a) (2)
5.
RADIO COMMUNICATION
Except in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones.
(OR)
While on the water, a boat shall not carry equipment capable of making radio transmissions or receiving radio
communication. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones
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(OR)
RADIO COMMUNICATION
XX.1 Radio communications between boats and the Race Committee during racing will be carried out on VHF Channel XX. Competitors are advised to maintain a listening watch on this channel at all times.
XX. 2 The following communications may be made by the race committee using the designated VHF Channel in addition to any Race Signals. This changes RRS 29, 32, 33 and 41.
(a) Courses, including the bearing and distance to the first mark.
(b) Postponements and abandonments.
(c) Identification of boats during start sequence.
(d) Boats identified as OCS and general recalls.
(e) Changing courses or marks and identify marks
(f) Shortening the Course
(g) Time limits
(h) Safety
XX.3 Failure to make or receive such communications shall not be grounds for redress.
XX.4 A boat shall neither make radio transmissions whilst racing nor receive radio communications not available to
all boats except as described in SI XX and XX. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones.
XX.5 No boat shall instigate radio communication on the official race frequency from 10 minutes before the scheduled time for the first warning signal until 10 minutes after the last start.
XX.6 A yacht retiring from a race must at the earliest opportunity notify the Race Committee of this by hail, message,
VHF on Channel XX
XX.7 In the event of changes of course, repositioning of marks, changes in description of marks, shortening the
course, or abandoning a race, the Race Committee may make an official announcement over the radio on
Channel XX. This may substitute or be made in conjunction with traditional methods as provided for in the RRS.
This changes rules 32.1, 32.2, 33.
XX.8 Any radio communications by the Race Committee involving naming or misnaming of boats and/or their numbers, colors, designs, logos, or shapes cannot be used as evidence in any subsequent redress hearing. This
changes rule 62.1(a).
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Appendix E
IHCA Supplement to the International Hobie Cat 16 Class Rules use of spinnaker
1. When this Appendix is taking effect by mention in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, it forms part of
the IHCA General Class Rules and the Hobie Cat 16 Class Rules.
2. The use of this supplement must be included in the notice of race and sailing instructions permission is required from the International Hobie Class Association prior to use. It may not be used for Class World Championships.
3. Only spinnaker sails, bowsprits and snuffer kits built from HOBIE CAT CO. approved patterns and manufactured by or for HOBIE CAT CO. are class legal.
4. The Hobie 16 class spinnaker of maximum 17,65 m2, the bowsprit of 3200mm length (+/- 5 mm) and the
snuffer as supplied by a HOBIE CAT CO. shall be carried during class events when this supplement is in
force.
5. The bowsprit shall be fixed on the longitudinal centre line of the boat as provided by the manufacturer. The
bowsprit shall have a blunt end cap fitted. The bowsprit bridle wire length shall not be shorter than 1595 mm.
The bridle wires shall be attached to the bridle tangs. Additional supporting lines for the bowsprit may be
mounted and/or rigged in any manner.
6. The head of the spinnaker shall not be hoisted higher than 6865 mm from the base of the mast extrusion. At
the halyard block or keeper the bearing surface of the halyard shall be no more than 70 mm from the surface
of the mast. For the purposes of measurement, the halyard shall be pulled tight to the tack fitting.
7. Spinnaker sheet blocks of different design or make may be used. Additional blocks may be added. The spinnaker sheet blocks and spinnaker running gear may be mounted/rigged in any manner.
8. Tapered sheets, lines and halyards for the spinnaker are permitted.
9. Line(s), elastic cord(s) and covers may be added as tangle preventers for jib sheet lines, spinnaker and spinnaker sheet/halyard lines.
10. Adjustable rope luff and leech lines may be installed within existing luff and leech tapes on spinnakers.
App. E rules 4 and 5 ill..:
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Appendix F
IHCA Contacts
IHCA Contacts / COUNCIL - IHCA RULES COMMITTEE @ August 2015
Rich McVeigh, President 15800 Bond Mill Rd Laurel, MD 20707Tel + 301-526-6046 WK +1
301-435-7795EMAIL rmcveigh.rich(at)gmail.com
David Brookes, IHCA Executive Director - 18 Arafura Crescent, Tingalpa 4173 QLD, AUSTRALIA Tel: + 61 7 3890 5224 / Email: david.brookes(at)hobieclass.com
Hans van Nes, IHCA Vice President -Zeekant 93 B2596 JB Scheveningen, The Hague The
Netherlands: +31653 458500 (mobile)EMAIL. hans(at)Marness.nl
Lori Mohney ,IHCA Vice President-2812 E. Shore Dr.Portage, MI 49002 Tele +1-269-7203019e-mail: lori.mohney(at)hobieclass.com
Mark Pryke IHCA Vice President 5 Libya Crescent Allambie Heights, NSW 2100 Australia
Phone +61 2 99071066 Email mark.pryke(at)gmail.com
Craig Wood, Africa Region Chairman - PO Box 77283 Dar Es Salaam Tanzania Tel +255 755
655 755 Fax +255 222 666 079 / Email: chairman.ahca(at)gmail.com
Andy Dinsdale, EHCA President - 624, Chemin de la Tour 83210 Solliès – Pont FRANCE
Mob: +33 6 23480564 Fax:+33 494283047 EMAIL andy_dinsdale(at) msn.com
Patrick Porter HCA North America Region Chairman
5316 Hilltop Rd Garden Valley Ca. 95633 USA8 Tel (+ 1 916 496 2294)
Email: patrickporter448(at)gmail.com
Michael Scantlebury, North Pacific Region Chairman c/o Cathay Pacific Airways, Cathay
City,8 Scenic Rd, Hong Kong International Airport.tel +852 27473749 fax +852 21413749
Email michaelscantlebury(at)swirepac.com
Ricardo Navarro, South American Regional ChairmanAv. Othon Gama D´Eça 809, apto 203
- Centro 88015-240 - Florianópolis - SC - Brazil T+ 55 (48) 222-4769
Email: ricnavar(at)yahoo.com
Kevin Winchester, South Pacific Region Chairman - 51 Bottlebrush Drive NSW 2261 AUSTRALIA Tel + 61 2 4381059 Fax +61 2 43881059 EMAIL southpacrep(at)hobieclass.com
Jeff Alter, Alter Family Representative, IHCA Rules Committee - 305 E Park, PMB 199,
McCall ID 83638-3804 USA Tel: + 1 208 634 3912 / Fax: + 1 208 634 4116 /
Email: jeffa(at)hobie.com
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Steve Fields, Managing Director Hobie Cat Australasia – 11 Erina Road Huskission NSW
2540 AUSTRALIA Tel: + 61 2 44 418 400 / Fax: + 61 2 44 418 444 /
Email: sfields(at)hobiecat.com.au
H. Alan Freeman,President Hobie Cat Brasil - Avenida Beira Mar, 2,516 Canavieiras, Bahia
45860-000 Tel: Brasil: (73) 9982-2424 EMAIL: afreeman(at)hobiecat.com
Michel Corigliano Hobie Cat Europe, IHCA Rules Committee - ZI Toulon-EST, BP 250, F83078 Toulon Cedex 9 FRANCE Tel: + 33 4 94 08 78 78 / Fax: + 33 4 94 08 13 99 /
Email: info(at)hobie-cat.net
Doug Skidmore, President Hobie Cat USA, IHCA Rules Committee - 4925 E Oceanside
Blvd, Oceanside CA 92056-3044 USA Tel: +1 760 758 9100 / Fax: +1 760 758 1841 /
Email: dskidmore(at)hobieco.com
Leslie Keller, IHCA Treasurer 435 7th Ave South Suite A Kirkland, Washington 98033
USATel +1 (425) 8223546 FAX +1 (425) 8223546 Email: LESKELLER(at)aol.com
Erik Olsen, IHCA Rules Committee Chair - Svenstrup Strand 3 DK 5500 Middlefart DENMARK Tel: + 45 64 40 31 38 / Mob: + 45 25 77 88 01 / Email: erik.olsen(at)hobieclass.com
Patrick Porter HCA North America Region Chairman and Rules Committee
5316 Hilltop Rd Garden Valley Ca. 95633 USA8 Tel (+ 1 916 496 2294)
Email: patrickporter448(at)gmail.com
IHCA Past President -Colin Whitehead, - 7 Berkley Road Maitland Cape Town South Africa Tel: + +27 (21) 5114123 Email: colin(at)hobiecape.co.za
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